Mastercard to resume payments for Russian-licensed bookmakers Peter Amsel, CalvinAyre.com · February 6, 2018 at 8:17 pm Russia’s biggest sports broadcaster is backing off plans to expand into bookmaking, while Mastercard is back processing gambling transactions for Russian-licensed bookies. On Tuesday, Russian media outlet Kommersant reported that sports broadcaster Match TV had ditched plans to launch a Match Betting service. The broadcaster, considered Russia’s equivalent to ESPN, launched a tender for a … [Read more...]
Cryptocurrency and the UK debate hits ICE VOX Craig Davies, Totally Gaming · February 6, 2018 at 8:15 pm The world of cryptocurrency seems to be growing at an exponential rate, with barely a day passing by that more news doesn’t break from within the field. It has been mooted in some sectors that Great Britain could be set for a Bank of England backed cryptocurrency, which would give the state its own bricked coin, and in theory do away with Ethereum and other technologies. Being such a hot … [Read more...]
Scientific Games launches new SG Digital division at ICE Inside Asian Gaming · February 6, 2018 at 8:13 pm Global gaming giant Scientific Games Corporation has unveiled a brand new division, SG Digital, at ICE London, incorporating the existing portfolio of SG Interactive B2B products and services with those of newly acquired NYX Gaming Group. The new division – complete with its own separate and substantial booth on the ICE exhibition floor this week – brings together some of the most established … [Read more...]
MGM Cotai announces February 13 grand opening Asia Gaming Brief · February 6, 2018 at 8:11 pm MGM Cotai will have its official grand opening on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, according to a media invitation sent on Tuesday. A series of press events will be organized on the day, including a press conference to introduce the integrated resort, innovative dining concepts featuring four world renowned celebrity chefs, and a unique art collection with over 300 pieces of contemporary art and … [Read more...]
Martin Wester: Kambi – It’s time to modernise the retail betting experience Ted Menmuir, SBC News · February 6, 2018 at 4:15 pm Whatever the result of the UK Triennial Review, which could see the maximum stake on FOBTs to cut to £2 per spin, the very public debate which engulfed the issue has certainly brought the role of the UK high street betting shop into sharp focus. Depending on who you speak to, the betting shop is either an important and vibrant part of the community, helping bring footfall to an under-pressure … [Read more...]
The state of Indian sports betting and ramifications of legalisation Craig Davies, SBC News · February 6, 2018 at 4:12 pm ICE London tentatively got underway yesterday (Monday 5), with the World Regulatory Briefing featuring several hot topics up for discussion. One such example was its ‘India Briefing,’ coming after recent news from the nations sports ministry seeming to lay the groundwork for legalised sports betting across the vast market. Vaibhav Gaggar, Managing Partner of Gaggar Partners Solicitors, … [Read more...]
Paradice dawns in London CDC Newswire · February 6, 2018 at 6:05 am Industry leaders from trade associations representing some of the world's most influential gaming markets joined forces at the ExCeL Centre in London’s Docklands this morning (Tuesday, 6 February, 2018) for the official ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the 2018 edition of ICE London. The Trade Association leaders were joined by Kate Chambers, Managing Director of Clarion … [Read more...]
Gambling machines placement outside casinos may be banned in Kazakhstan KazTAG · February 5, 2018 at 8:30 pm Placement of the gambling machines outside the casinos have been proposed to be banned in Kazakhstan, reports the draft law "On amendments into some legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on gambling business". "Bring the following legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan: (...) A gambling area must be located inside casinos with at least 60 gambling machines inside one parlor," the … [Read more...]
ICE London to kick off today Inside Asian Gaming · February 5, 2018 at 8:26 pm The world’s biggest gaming industry trade show, ICE, gets underway today in London. Running from 6 to 8 February, this year’s exhibition will feature exhibitors from 65 jurisdictions and gaming industry professionals from over 120 nations. Inside Asian Gaming will also have a team of four on the exhibition floor from start to finish bringing you all the latest news and views as they relate to … [Read more...]
Croupier and two gamblers arrested for embezzlement Macau Daily Times · February 5, 2018 at 8:17 pm A 48-year-old croupier and two gamblers from mainland China were arrested on the weekend after the casino at which the croupier was employed filed a complaint against the three. According to the casino’s estimates, the suspects’ actions led to a loss of at least HKD450,000, the Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesperson announced at yesterday’s press conference. The casino security department told the … [Read more...]
